How to get from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

158minA$13.84
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 235
235
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pioneer Bay
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

179minA$13.84
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pioneer Bay
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne

The distance between Pioneer Bay, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 100.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Pioneer Bay

Pioneer Bay is located at Pioneer Bay, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay).

Bus stations close to Pioneer Bay:

  • Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay)

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

179minA$13.84
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy (Pioneer Bay)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pioneer Bay
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 235.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pioneer Bay and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Melbourne station near Pioneer Bay to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pioneer Bay and South Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pioneer Bay to get to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Melbourne stop near Pioneer Bay in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pioneer Bay and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) stop, which is closest to South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne?

    The ride from Pioneer Bay to South Melbourne costs A$13.84.

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